Dear Brother,

I received yours together with several other friendly letters last fall and as nothing new had happened I have delayed writing till now when I have to inform you that I have sold my possessions here to Mr. Henry M. Cooke who is appointed Collector for the Port of Beaufort in the room of Mr. Brian Hellen who resigned and, as Mr. Cooke is an intimate acquaintance of mine and has an agreeable wife and but one child and I am particularly attached to the pleasant situation which I have enjoyed for 10 years past I have agreed to continue as a boarder with Mr. Cooke during pleasure. I have also sold my furniture and what goods I have at auction so that I am now quite disengaged from business so that it is remarked here that I have set the singular example of making my Will and executing of it in a great measure in my life time and a state of health.

Under existing circumstances if health and strength is continued possibly I may attempt to make you a visit next summer but at my advanced stage of life I dare not venture to say that it is very probable altho` I have a very great desire to see you all once more and take an affectionate farewell before the curtain falls that will put a finial end to our friendly correspondence.

I send this by a Capt. Rumbly of this place who I expect will not leave New York in less than 10 days after his arrival. I therefore hope it will be in your power to forward a letter as I am desirous of hearing from you.

For further particulars I refer you to Betsey`s letter and as I do not recollect any thing more worth relating.

I only request you to remember me to all relations and inquiring friends.. and remain as ever your affectionate brother.